4.MG.4 - Lines

Front

What is a line segment?

Back

A line segment is a part of a line that has two endpoints.

Front

What is a ray?

Back

A ray is a part of a line that starts at one point and extends infinitely in one direction.

Front

What are parallel lines?

Back

Parallel lines are lines that never meet and are always the same distance apart.

Front

What are intersecting lines?

Back

Intersecting lines are lines that cross each other at one point.

Front

What are perpendicular lines?

Back

Perpendicular lines are lines that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

Front

How many points are needed to define a line segment?

Back

Two points are needed to define a line segment.

Front

What is the maximum number of line segments in a drawing with 5 points?

Back

The maximum number of line segments is 10.

Front

What is the difference between a line and a line segment?

Back

A line extends infinitely in both directions, while a line segment has two endpoints.

Front

Can two lines be both parallel and intersecting?

Back

No, two lines cannot be both parallel and intersecting at the same time.

Front

What is the symbol for a line segment?

Back

The symbol for a line segment is represented by the endpoints with a line over them, like AB.